Sheffield United

Paul Heckingbottom is calm ahead of a crucial clash with Burnley. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Paul Heckingbottom not feeling strain ahead of crunch clash

Chris Kamara says childhood Christmas in Middlesbrough was difficult. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA.

'Childhood Christmas was difficult' says former Leeds United player Chris Kamara

Barnsley defender Kacper Lopata. Picture courtesy of Barnsley FC.

Barnsley FC boss praises 'trust' and attitude of ex-Sheffield United defender

FRUSTRATION: Rotherham United caretaker manager Wayne Carlisle

Rotherham United's away form a 'mystery' to caretaker manager Wayne Carlisle

MIXED BAG: Hull City's Liam Rosenior (left), Sheffield Wednesday's Danny Rohl and Huddersfield Town's Darren Moore.

Yorkshire's Good, the Bad and the Ugly - Leeds, Owls, Blades, Bantams and more

Former Sheffield United defender and Lane legend Phil Jagielka, who has announced his retirement from playing at the age of 41. Picture: Simon Bellis/Sportimage.

Sheffield United and Everton legend announces retirement in heartfelt message

Maddy Cusack playing for Sheffield United in 2020 (Picture: Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Maddy Cusack death: Family say they asked Sheffield United to launch inquiry

ANNIVERSARY: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Two years of Paul Heckingbottom at Sheffield United: Sometimes I do too much

DESPAIR: Sheffield United's George Baldock and Jack Robinson show their frustrations

Heckingbottom faces Sheffield United salvage job as fans lay shortcomings bare

DISAPPOINTMENT: Auston Trusty challenges Antoine Semenyo during Sheffield United's 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth

Trusty admits Blades' lack of competitiveness has let them down in some games

DISAPPOINTMENT: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Manager Paul Heckingbottom hurt by manner of Sheffield United defeat

CONSOLATION: Oli McBurnie heads Sheffield United's goal in their 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth

Sheffield United ratings offer few straws to clutch at in Bournemouth defeat

FRUSTRATION: Sheffield United's James McAtee

Sheffield United 1 Bournemouth 3: Limp Blades make life far too easy

NAGGING: Manager Paul Heckingbottom (left) says he is always onto Oli McBurnie (right) because he believes in the Sheffield United striker

McBurnie and Ahmedhodzic must push themselves, as well as Sheffield United

ATTITUDE: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Why Sheffield United's Paul Heckingbottom favours 'win some, lose some' approach

FootballTalk: Bantams' new era, Barnsley's crucial period & Millers manager

GROIN TROUBLE: Oli McBurnie has been missing with groin trouble

Heckingbottom excited McBurnie and Ahmedhodzic can raise Blades' sub standards

Last club: Queens Park Rangers

22 free agents Barnsley could sign including ex-Leeds United and QPR men

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom. Picture: PA

Everton's 10-point deduction opens door to sanctions for others: Hecky

Sheffield United midfielder Ollie Arblaster, currently on loan at League One side Port Vale. Picture: David Rogers/Getty Images.

Sheffield United boss prepares for decision on teenager with 'a real big future'

Sheffield United are part of a multi-club model. Image: Jan Kruger/Getty Images

Loan ban vote fails to pass in boost to clubs such as Sheffield United
Premier League clubs have reportedly voted against a ban on loans within the same ownership group.

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom. Picture: Michael Regan/Getty Images.

Comment: Blades chase a milestone - plus the two areas which must change fast

Former Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp is a free agent. Image: Ashley Allen/Getty Images

Assessing potential new clubs for Sheffield United icon Billy Sharp

Barnsley assistant coach Jon Stead. Picture courtesy of Barnsley FC.

Stead on Collins, not being a 'yes' man and his biggest influence in football

Marcus Dewhurst has left Sheffield United. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Sheffield United confirm permanent departure of goalkeeper

Everton have been deducted 10 points in the Premier League. Image: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Trio of clubs including Leeds United 'plan to sue' Everton following FFP verdict

Here is how the Premier League table is expected to look at the end of the season.

New predictions for Sheffield United and rivals after Everton deduction

Sheffield United's Premier League rivals Everton have been hit with a points deduction. Image: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images

Sheffield United's Premier League rivals hit with 10-point deduction

Lyle Taylor spent time training with Sheffield Wednesday earlier this season. Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images

Former Sheffield Wednesday trialist snapped up by League One club

FootballTalk: Blades rise, Owls stuck, Taylor axed plus Tigers, Terriers & Reds

Is Steve Evans coming back to Rotherham United. He's the new favourite. (Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

Next Rotherham manager: Former boss favourite ahead of ex Blades chief - gallery

Will Erling Haaland and Manchester City win another Premier League title? (Picture: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Big shake-up predicted in Premier League title race
As the Premier League enters another international break it seems an apposite time to look at what the Supercomputers are forecasting as the final table in English football’s top flight.

INDIVIDUAL BATTLES: Brighton & Hove Albion tried to isolate Simon Adingra against Jayden Bogle in the early stages

Blades tactical battle at Brighton: 'We're not playing a system now'

WARNING: Barnsley manager Neill Collins

Neill Collins warns Barnsley concentration key to avoid being FA Cup fall guys

PRAISE: Paul Heckingbottom was pleased with Sheffield United's second half

Heckingbottom takes solace from Blades perfomance rather than league table

DEFENSIVE ROCK: Sheffield United's Jack Robinson shadows Ansu Fati

Sheffield United ratings serve up mixture of good and bad as defender leads way

EQUALISER: Sheffield United players celebrate Adam Webster's own goal

Sheffield United hold their nerve to take advantage of red card

TARGET: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Sheffield United target to make Premier League 'mini-league' bigger

TELEVISION CAREER: Chris Kamara left Sky after suffering apraxia of speech but treatment in Mexico and the support of his friends has allowed him to keep working

Chris Kamara: Dementia fears led me to consider suicide

Rotherham United manager Matt Taylor. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe.

Watford v Rotherham: Unwanted milestone will see no cavalier change: Taylor

VAR COMMENTS: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom complains to referee Rob Jones during the 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers

Paul Heckingbottom 'delighted' Blades deemed to have got lucky with VAR decision

Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe is among the favourites to join Sheffield United in January. Image: Cameron Howard/Getty Images

Favourites to join Sheffield United in January including Norwich City star

FootballTalk - Blades' big boost, Leeds' statement win, Bradford get their man

Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is the favourite to succeed Liam Manning at Oxford United. Image: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Chelsea icon made favourite to take charge of Barnsley's League One rivals

Former Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock has taken a swipe at VAR. Image: Bruce Rollinson

Ex-Huddersfield Town and Sheffield United boss makes scathing VAR assessment

Former Sheffield United defender Craig Short is Oxford United's new interim head coach. Image: David Rogers/Getty Images

League One club appoint former Sheffield United man as interim head coach

UNHAPPY: Oliver Norwood (far left) says speculation about Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom's job was "disrespectful"

Speculation about Blades manager Paul Heckingbottom 'disrespectful' says Norwood

Here is how the Premier League table would look without VAR.

Premier League table without VAR and where Sheffield United sit

UNDER PRESSURE: Paul Heckingbottom speaks to George Baldock during Sheffield United's 2-1 Premier League win over Wolverhampton Wanderers

Blades boss Heckingbottom says 'unforgiving' pressure part of management appeal

Sheffield United's George Baldock earned a place. Image: Michael Regan/Getty Images

Yorkshire team of the week features non-league heroes

RELIEF: Oliver Norwood celebrates scoring the penalty which brought Sheffield United's first win of 2023-24

New boys learn what it is to be a Blade after 'clear the air' meeting

JOY: Jayden Bogle and Jack Robinson celebrate as Sheffield United secure their first Premier League win of the season

Sheffield United's groundwork pays off in season's first win

AGGRESSION: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom was pleased at how his team upped the ante in the second half

Heckingbottom praises cool Blades as both managers criticise ref

TRUSTY DEFENDER: Centre-back Auston Trusty, pictured celebrating with Wes Foderingham, was a rock in a difficult first half for Sheffield United

'Organised', 'dogged', 'persistent., 'cool' - ratings from Blades; first win

PARTY TIME: Sheffield United players celebrate Oliver Norwood's winning penalty

Blades get first Premier League win of the season after building their innings

LEADER: George Baldock's return is very welcome for Sheffield United

George Baldock's return welcome sweet as Paul Heckingbottom's Blades fight tide

FIGHTING FIRES: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Heckingbottom's plan for Blades progress after two years papering over cracks

Tranmere Rovers have appointed Nigel Adkins as their permanent manager. Image: James Chance/Getty Images

Ex-Sheffield United boss appointed manager of Bradford City's League Two rivals

SPECULATION: Paul Heckingbottom's future as manager of Sheffield United has been openly debated for some time

Heckingbottom can't argue about sacking speculation - just work to end it

Here is how the Premier League table would look without VAR.

Premier League table without VAR - where Sheffield United and rivals would sit